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Kevin Byard entered last week with a goal in mind. After a long career of intercepting quarterbacks, the New England Patriots safety wanted to add one more to the list: Pittsburgh Steelers' Aaron Rodgers.

New England Patriots News / NFL on ClutchPoints / September 10

Patriots’ Kevin Byard III drops telling AJ Brown update after WR’s injury

The New England Patriots’ 2026 season is off to a brutal start. They lost their opening game in brutal fashion, dropping to the Seattle Seahawks in a rematch of last season’s Super Bowl.

New England Patriots News / Yardbarker / September 4

Teammate predicts if Gonzalez will play vs. Seahawks without an extension

Teammate predicts if Christian Gonzalez will play for Patriots vs. Seahawks without a contract extension

Gonzalez raised eyebrows when he admitted that he is "still frustrated" about the fact that he has two years remaining on his existing contract.

Frustrated Christian Gonzalez reacts to 'trash' contract offer narrative

Patriots' Mike Vrabel responds to new Dianna Russini report, shares Christian Gonzalez Week 1 update

Patriots icon warns team about handling of Christian Gonzalez contract saga

The '5+ 1K-receiving-yard NFL seasons' quiz

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The '4K-yard, 30-TD NFL seasons' quiz

How many of the NFL quarterbacks to rack up at least 4,000-passing-yards and toss at least 30 touchdowns in the same season can you name in six minutes?

New England Patriots News / NFL on ClutchPoints / August 24

Kevin Byard just dubbed Patriots’ Christian Gonzalez the GOAT of contract disputes

The New England Patriots welcomed star cornerback Christian Gonzalez back to the practice field on Monday as the team prepares to defend its AFC crown.

NFL News / Yardbarker

Ranking the NFL's backup quarterbacks for the 2026 season

A few trades have rearranged the NFL's backup quarterback ranks, but the dust has mostly settled. From a mix of recent first-round disappointments, aging vets, and young project types, here is how the league's QB2 ranks look for the 2026 season.

New England Patriots News / Athlon Sports / July 16

Kevin Byard Snubbed in ESPN Safety Rankings as Patriots Bank on Bounce-Back

Was it a dose of reality for New England Patriots fans or a major slight by the coaches, executives, and scouts of the National Football League? The final installment from ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler in his annual summer series ranked the safeties in the league.

NFL News / NFLTradeRumors.co / July 16

AFC Notes: Kevin Byard, Keon Coleman, James Cook, Bills, Patriots

Bills Bills WR Keon Coleman told ESPN that he isn’t concerned about any criticism, especially if it isn’t coming from someone across from him on the field.

NFL News / Yardbarker / July 14

Pats' Kevin Byard III compares A.J. Brown to superstar NFL receiver

Patriots' Kevin Byard III compares A.J. Brown to superstar NFL receiver

Byard previously shared locker rooms with Brown during stints with the Tennessee Titans and the Philadelphia Eagles.

Stefon Diggs' recent production supports his bold statement

Analyst sounds new alarms about Vikings' Kyler Murray amid J.J. McCarthy competition

Does a Josh Allen-Stefon Diggs reunion make sense for Bills?

The 'Season-receiving leaders by NFL team' quiz

NFL News / DetroitLionsCommunity / July 9

Mike Vrabel ranked behind Dan Campbell as an NFL analyst digs into Lions HC

As the outlets are ranking the quarterbacks, wide receivers, running backs, etc. Jeremy Reisman of Pride of Detroit has released its rankings of the Top 10 coaches of the 2026 season.

New England Patriots News / NFLTradeRumors.co / June 26

AFC Notes: Kevin Byard, Bradyn Swinson, Armand Membou, Patriots, Jets

New England signed S Kevin Byard in free agency, bringing in a veteran presence to the secondary with plenty of familiarity with HC Mike Vrabel. Patriots safeties coach Scott Booker couldn’t say enough about how much Byard’s experience will help, considering he’s played against most offensive coordinators in the NFL.

New England Patriots News / Athlon Sports / June 25

Veteran Kevin Byard thirsty for one more shot of Mike Vrabel 'vibe' in New England

A veteran of 10 National Football League seasons with three different teams, Kevin Byard could be coming near the end of his run at age 32. Three All-Pro years at safety, including 2025 with the Chicago Bears, have helped Byard cash in for well over $75 million in his career.

NFL News / Yardbarker

25 NFL players who could retire after the 2026 season

NFL stars can't play forever, and retirement is coming sooner than later for some of the league's top players. These 25 players could call it quits following the 2026 season.

NFL News / Yardbarker / May 13

Has Kevin Byard III talked with Eagles' A.J. Brown about possible trade to Patriots?

Byard has made it known he wants Brown to join him in New England. Have the former teammates spoken about a potential trade?

More Patriots players break silence about Mike Vrabel amid Dianna Russini controversy

Eagles' A.J. Brown linked with three teams other than the Patriots amid trade rumors

Troy Aikman makes strong statement about Eagles' Jalen Hurts after bombshell reports

The 'Most 100-yard, 1-TD catch NFL games leaders' quiz

New England Patriots News / Yardbarker / May 14

More Pats players break silence about Vrabel amid Russini controversy

More Patriots players break silence about Mike Vrabel amid Dianna Russini controversy

Pictures surfaced of Vrabel and Russini, who are married to other people, spending time together at an Arizona resort in late March.

NFL executives share gloomy outlook for Patriots amid Mike Vrabel, Dianna Russini controversy

Patriots star is done with 'false' statements on Mike Vrabel and Dianna Russini

Patriots' Romeo Doubs reacts to ongoing trade rumors involving Eagles' A.J. Brown

The 'Super Bowl losing coaches' quiz

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The '4K-yard, 30-TD NFL seasons' quiz

The 'NFL 100-touchdown club' quiz

The 'Most 300-yard, 3-TD NFL games' quiz

The 'NFL all-time passing leaders' quiz

New England Patriots News / New England Patriots on SI / May 12

Patriots' Kevin Byard Has High Hopes For 'Mature' Star

FOXBORO --- Last year, Craig Woodson quickly rose up the ranks to become one of the New England Patriots' best defensive players. The fourth-round selection beat out Jabrill Peppers and Kyle Dugger to earn one of the starting safety spots, and is now in line to have a much larger role in his second season.

NFL News / Yardbarker / April 16

Pats' Byard sends clear message to Eagles' Brown amid trade rumors

Patriots' Kevin Byard sends clear message to Eagles' A.J. Brown amid trade rumors

Numerous reports and rumors have indicated that it is a matter of when and not if Eagles GM Howie Roseman will trade Brown to the Patriots.

Eagles' Howie Roseman may not trade A.J. Brown under one condition

Eagles' Howie Roseman refuses to say this about A.J. Brown trade rumors

Insider shares why some within Eagles aren't concerned about losing A.J. Brown in potential trade

First-round NFL mock draft: Mendoza goes No.1, then who?

The 'Most 100-yard, 1-TD catch NFL games leaders' quiz

Cincinnati Bengals News / Yardbarker / March 12

2026 NFL free-agency winners, losers: Trey Hendrickson finally gets what he wants, Eagles keep losing

The Eagles can't catch a break this offseason.

Eagles shouldn't panic because of free-agency losses

Could Patriots still trade for A.J. Brown after agreeing to sign Romeo Doubs?

Veteran safety Kevin Byard will bring key skill to Patriots defense

Cowboys solve their defensive tackle logjam problem with trade to NFC rival

Cowboys costing themselves financially with Brandon Aubrey 'waiting pattern'

Chicago Bears News / ChiCitySports / March 11

Chicago Bears lose Kevin Byard to AFC Super Bowl contender

The Chicago Bears are going to be without one of their top defenders this season. After a year where the defense finished in first place in takeaways, one of the contributors is going elsewhere.

NFL News / Field Level Media / March 11

Reports: Patriots signing All-Pro safety Kevin Byard to 1-year deal

The New England Patriots are signing veteran safety Kevin Byard III to a one-year, $9 million contract, according to The Athletic and NFL Network. Byard, 32, is coming off his third first-team All-Pro honor last season with the Chicago Bears.

NFL News / Yardbarker / March 11

Veteran safety Kevin Byard will bring key skill to Patriots defense

A loss for one 2025 contender becomes a gain for another.

Report: Kirk Cousins could land with interesting team

Steelers get intriguing update on Aaron Rodgers' future in Pittsburgh

Caleb Williams had an intriguing response to the Maxx Crosby trade falling through

Ravens reportedly feel this way about abandoned trade for Raiders' Maxx Crosby

The 25 greatest NFL players who never made a Pro Bowl

The 'NFL season passing leader by team' quiz

Chicago Bears News / NFLTradeRumors.co / January 21

Bears Identify S Kevin Byard As Player They’d Like To Re-Sign

Bears GM Ryan Poles told reporters on Wednesday that they would like to re-sign veteran S Kevin Byard, calling him a “special” player per Scott Bair. “That’s a player we would like to have back,” he said via Brad Biggs.

Chicago Bears News / Yardbarker / January 20

All-Pro safety sends Bears message with free agency looming

All-Pro safety Kevin Byard III sends Bears message with free agency looming

Byard spent the past two campaigns with the Bears, and he led the NFL this past regular season with seven interceptions.

Ben Johnson reflects on 'ridiculous' Caleb Williams play after Bears' loss to Rams

Bears HC Ben Johnson considered risky move in loss to Rams

Caleb Williams assigns blame for Bears' brutal overtime loss to Rams

The most significant worst-to-first NFL teams

The 'Active NFL rushing TD leaders' quiz

Chicago Bears News / ChiCitySports / November 21

Kevin Byard doesn’t hold back on strong message to Chicago Bears teammates

There’s a long way to go between now and the NFC North leading Chicago Bears making the playoffs, and safety Kevin Byard doesn’t even want his teammates thinking about the postseason.

Chicago Bears News / ChiCitySports / May 23, 2025

Kevin Byard doesn’t hold back on Chicago Bears extension hopes

Safety Kevin Byard made strong impression on the Chicago Bears during his 2024 debut. He’s once again expected to be a secondary leader in 2025. But once the season is through Byard’s future with the Bears gets a bit murky.